Program
18th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Brief Programme
"Contemporary Issues in Business and Social Sciences Research"
6–7 August 2026 | Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok (5-Star), Thailand
(IN-PERSON & ONLINE (GMT+7 THAILAND)
| Conference Dates | Venue | Programme Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 August 2026 | Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok |
Brief programme (subject to minor revisions) |
This brief programme is prepared for online release first. Session sequencing and concurrent room allocations remain subject to minor revisions before the final PDF programme is issued.
Day 1 | Thursday, 6 August 2026
| Time | Programme Item | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00 AM – 09.00 AM | Arrival of Delegates & Registration
Head of Admin: Ms. Jeannie Lee
|
Foyer |
| 09.00 AM – 09.20 AM |
Conference Opens & Welcome Addresses
Chairperson: Goh Khim Shuan
|
Chatrium Ballroom |
| 09.20 AM – 09.40 AM |
Welcome Speech GATR–GCBSS Conference Series: 14 Years of Excellence
Dr. Kashan Pirzada
Birmingham City University / SP Jain London School of Management, United Kingdom Chairman, Advisory Board, Global Academy of Training and Research, Malaysia |
Chatrium Ballroom |
| 09.40 AM – 10.05 AM |
Keynote Speech 1 CEO Power, Audit Committees and Cybersecurity Risk Management in the AI Era
Professor Dr. Khaled Hussainey
Bangor University, United Kingdom |
Chatrium Ballroom |
| 10.05 AM – 10.30 AM |
Keynote Speech 2 Corporate Purpose in the Changing World and the Role of Governance
Professor Dr. Musa Mangena
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Chatrium Ballroom |
| 10.30 AM – 10.35 AM | Group Photo Session | Chatrium Ballroom |
| 10.35 AM – 11.00 AM | Coffee / Tea Break | Chatrium Ballroom Foyer |
| 11.00 AM – 01.00 PM | Concurrent Session A-1 | Chatrium Ballroom |
| 01.00 PM – 02.00 PM | International Buffet Lunch | River Barge Restaurant |
| 02.00 PM – 04.00 PM | Concurrent Session B-1 | The River 1 |
| 02.00 PM – 04.00 PM | Concurrent Session B-2 | The River 2 |
| 02.00 PM – 04.00 PM | Concurrent Session B-3 | The River 3 |
| 04.00 PM – 04.15 PM | Coffee / Tea Break | The River Foyer |
| 04.15 PM – 06.00 PM | Concurrent Session C-1 | The River 1 |
| 04.15 PM – 06.00 PM | Concurrent Session C-2 | The River 2 |
| 04.15 PM – 06.00 PM | Concurrent Session C-3 | The River 3 |
| 06.30 PM – 10.00 PM | Gala Dinner & Networking | Romantic Zone, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok |
Day 2 | Friday, 7 August 2026
| Time | Programme Item | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00 AM – 09.00 AM | Arrival of Delegates & Registration
Head of Admin: Ms. Jeannie Lee
|
Foyer |
| 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM | Concurrent Session D-1 | The River 1 |
| 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM | Concurrent Session D-2 | The River 2 |
| 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM | Concurrent Session D-3 | The River 3 |
| 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM | Coffee / Tea Break | The River Foyer |
| 11.30 AM – 01.00 PM | Concurrent Session E-1 | The River 1 |
| 11.30 AM – 01.00 PM | Concurrent Session E-2 | The River 2 |
| 11.30 AM – 01.00 PM | Concurrent Session E-3 | The River 3 |
| 01.00 PM – 02.00 PM | International Buffet Lunch & Networking | River Barge Restaurant |
| 02.00 PM – 04.00 PM |
Workshop: How to Publish in CABS and ABDC Ranked Journals
Professor Dr. Khaled Hussainey
Bangor University, United Kingdom |
The River (1+2+3) |
| 04.00 PM – 04.20 PM | Coffee / Tea Break | The River Foyer |
| 04.20 PM – 05.40 PM |
Workshop: How to Publish in CABS and ABDC Ranked Journals
Professor Dr. Musa Mangena
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
The River (1+2+3) |
| 05.40 PM – 06.15 PM |
Award and Certificate Distribution and Vote of Thanks
Chairperson: Goh Khim Shuan
|
The River (1+2+3) |
| 06.15 PM – 06.25 PM |
Concluding Remarks
Professor Dr. Musa Mangena
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
The River (1+2+3) |
Important Note
This brief programme is intended for communication and planning purposes. Detailed presenter allocations, exact sequencing within concurrent sessions, and any minor updates will be reflected in the final conference programme to be released later.
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